Lanco Solar completes 56MW Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant to the grid in Gujarat

Lanco Solar has completed a total of 56MW Grid connected Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants in Gujarat. This includes three plants of 35 MW owned by Lanco Infratech Ltd and additional 21 MW built as turnkey EPC for other developers the Gujarat Power Corporation Ltd (5MW), GSPC Pipavav Power Company Ltd (5MW), GHI Energy Pvt Ltd (10 MW) and Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd (1MW). These Power Plants will generate upto 90 million units of green electricity annually resulting in reduction of CO2 emissions by 85757 tonnes annually. Mr. V. Saibaba received commissioning certificate from Hon’ble The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Mr Narendra Modi on 19th April in Charanka Solar Park, Gujarat. “We came to Gujarat in 2009 to explore the possibility of setting up our Solar business here. The visionary approach of the Hon’ble Chief Minister and the attitude of Government of Gujarat have been very positive for promotion of solar energy. Gujarat is at the forefront of solar development in the country today, with its excellent solar radiation, progressive solar policies and conducive business environment. We look forward to our continued growth here over our existing 56 MW, that we have built as a Developer & an EPC player in the last one and a half years in Gujarat, said Mr. V. Saibaba, CEO Lanco Solar” GPCL partnered with Lanco for its 5 MW PV Project in Solar Park. The project was set up in record time, fully meets our expectations. Lanco also happens to be the first developer to deliver a 5MW solar project in Gujarat and has been consistent in delivering projects within timelines in Gujarat. We would be happy to see more solar players like Lanco flourishing in Gujarat, going forward - said Mr. D. J Pandian - Gujarat Principal Secretary for Energy. Gujarat Solar Park is Asia’s largest solar park in Gujarat being dedicated by Hon’ble The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Mr Narendra Modi, to the nation on April 19, 2012. The Park is the “first of its kind in the world, being the largest, multi-developer, multi-facility park to encourage investment in the sector. Lanco is happy to be part of this prestigious solar park community in Gujarat. – said Mr. Madhusudhan Rao, Chairman, Lanco Group.